Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY, Huntsville, TX. Announcing a tenure-track position starting in the Fall 2017 semester for an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Program of the Department of Psychology and Philosophy. The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in philosophy prior to the appointment in Fall 2017.  The AOS is the Philosophy of Gender, Race, and Class. The AOC are Philosophy of Science and Ethics. The regular teaching load for tenure-track faculty is three undergraduate courses per semester. It will include, among other things some combination of Introduction to Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Contemporary Moral Issues, Ethical Theories, and/or Philosophy of Science. On-line teaching experience is a plus. Summer teaching may be possible depending on demand. SHSU is seeking culturally and academically diverse faculty committed to fostering a lifelong learning environment. Interested applicants should apply online at http://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/16281.  The application will require (a) a letter of interest, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) three letters of reference, (d) graduate and undergraduate transcripts, (e) a writing sample, (f) a statement of research goals, (g) evidence of teaching ability, and (h) a sample syllabus for a course in the AOS. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Glenn Sanford, Philosophy Program Coordinator, by email at [email protected] or telephone 936-294-1510. Review of materials will begin November 7 and continue until the position is filled—incomplete applications will not be reviewed.  Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.